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Sri Ram Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Rama, aiming to evoke his blessings and virtues. It serves as a spiritual tool for devotees to connect with Rama's divine qualities and seek guidance in their lives.

Hymn
Sri Ram Chalisa
Deity
Lord Rama
Number of verses
13
Available languages
English, Telugu, Hindi
Last updated
18 Jul 2026
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1 - 4 Listen

Shri Raghubir Bhakt Hitkari ।
Suni Lijai Prabhu Araj Hamari ॥ 1 ॥

Nishi Din Dhyan Dharai Jo Koi ।
Ta Sam Bhakt Aur Nahin Hoi ॥ 2 ॥

Dhyan Dhare Shivaji Man Mahin ।
Brahma Indr Paar Nahin Pahin ॥ 3 ॥

Jai Jai Jai Raghunath Krpala ।
Sada Karo Santan Pratipala

5 - 8 Listen

Doot Tumhar Veer Hanumana ।
Jasu Prabhav Tihun Pur Jana ॥ 5 ॥

Tuv Bhujadand Prachand Krpala ।
Ravan Mari Suran Pratipala ॥ 6 ॥

Tum Anath Ke Nath Gosain ।
Deenan Ke Ho Sada Sahai ॥ 7 ॥

Brahmadik Tav Paar Na Pavain ।
Sada Ish Tumharo Yash Gavain

9 - 12 Listen

Chariu Ved Bharat Hain Sakhi ।
Tum Bhaktan Ki Lajja Rakhi ॥ 9 ॥

Gun Gavat Sharad Man Mahin ।
Surapati Tako Paar Na Pahin ॥ 10 ॥

Naam Tumhar Let Jo Koi ।
Ta Sam Dhany Aur Nahin Hoi ॥ 11 ॥

Ram Naam Hai Aparampara ।
Charihu Vedan Jahi Pukara

13 - 16 Listen

Ganapati Naam Tumharo Linhon ।
Tinako Pratham Poojy Tum Kinhon ॥ 13 ॥

Shesh Ratat Nit Naam Tumhara ।
Mahi Ko Bhar Shish Par Dhara ॥ 14 ॥

Phool Saman Rahat So Bhara ।
Pavat Kou Na Tumharo Para ॥ 15 ॥

Bharat Naam Tumharo Ur Dhaaro ।
Tason Kabahun Na Ran Mein Haro

17 - 20 Listen

Naam Shatruhan Hrday Prakasha ।
Sumirat Hot Shatru Kar Nasha ॥ 17 ॥

Lashan Tumhare Agyakari ।
Sada Karat Santan Rakhavari ॥ 18 ॥

Tate Ran Jite Nahin Koi ।
Yuddh Jure Yamahoon Kin Hoi ॥ 19 ॥

Maha Lakshmi Dhar Avatara ।
Sab Vidhi Karat Paap Ko Chhara

21 - 24 Listen

Sita Ram Punita Gayo ।
Bhuvaneshvari Prabhav Dikhayo ॥ 21 ॥

Ghat Son Prakat Bhi So Aai ।
Jako Dekhat Chandr Lajai ॥ 22 ॥

So Tumare Nit Panv Palotat ।
Navo Niddhi Charanan Mein Lotat ॥ 23 ॥

Siddhi Atharah Mangal Kari ।
So Tum Par Javai Balihari

25 - 28 Listen

Aurahu Jo Anek Prabhutai ।
So Sitapati Tumahin Banai ॥ 25 ॥

Ichchha Te Kotin Sansara ।
Rachat Na Lagat Pal Ki Bara ॥ 26 ॥

Jo Tumhare Charanan Chit Lavai ।
Tako Mukti Avasi Ho Javai ॥ 27 ॥

Sunahu Ram Tum Tat Hamare ।
Tumahin Bharat Kul- Poojy Prachare

29 - 32 Listen

Tumahin Dev Kul Dev Hamare ।
Tum Guru Dev Pran Ke Pyare ॥ 29 ॥

Jo Kuchh Ho So Tumahin Raja ।
Jai Jai Jai Prabhu Rakho Laja ॥ 30 ॥

Rama Atma Poshan Hare ।
Jai Jai Jai Dasharath Ke Pyare ॥ 31 ॥

Jai Jai Jai Prabhu Jyoti Svaroopa ।
Nigun Brahm Akhand Anoopa

33 - 36 Listen

Saty Saty Jai Saty- Brat Svami ।
Saty Sanatan Antaryami ॥ 33 ॥

Saty Bhajan Tumharo Jo Gavai ।
So Nishchay Charon Phal Pavai ॥ 34 ॥

Saty Shapath Gauripati Kinhin ।
Tumane Bhaktahin Sab Siddhi Dinhin ॥ 35 ॥

Gyan Hrday Do Gyan Svaroopa ।
Namo Namo Jai Japati Bhoopa

37 - 40 Listen

Dhany Dhany Tum Dhany Pratapa ।
Naam Tumhar Harat Santapa ॥ 37 ॥

Saty Shuddh Devan Mukh Gaya ।
Baji Dundubhi Shankh Bajaia ॥ 38 ॥

Saty Saty Tum Saty Sanatan ।
Tumahin Ho Hamare Tan Man Dhan ॥ 39 ॥

Yako Path Kare Jo Koi ।
Gyan Prakat Take Ur Hoi

41 - 44 Listen

Avagaman Mitai Tihi Kera ।
Saty Vachan Mane Shiv Mera ॥ 41 ॥

Aur Aas Man Mein Jo Lyavai ।
Tulsi Dal Aru Phool Chadhavai ॥ 42 ॥

Teenahu kal dhyan jo lave ।
Tulsidas anu phool chadhave ॥ 43 ॥

Sag Patr So Bhog Lagavai ।
So Nar Sakal Siddhata Pavai

45 - 46 Listen

Ant Samay Raghubar Pur Jai ।
Jahan Janm Hari Bhakt Kahai ॥ 45 ॥

Shri Hari Das Kahai Aru Gavai ।
So Vaikunth Dham Ko Pavai

closing doha Listen

Sat Divas Jo Nem Kar Path Kare Chit Lay ।
Haridas Harikrpa Se Avasi Bhakti Ko Pay ॥

Ram Chalisa Jo Padhe Ramacharan Chit Lay ।
Jo Ichchha Man Mein Karai Sakal Siddh Ho Jai ॥

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What does the Sri Ram Chalisa mean?

Chanting Sri Ram Chalisa is believed to bring spiritual strength, peace, and prosperity by invoking Lord Rama's virtues. Devotees recite it to foster devotion, seek protection, and cultivate righteousness. The hymn is a means to connect deeply with Rama's life and teachings, providing moral guidance and spiritual solace.

Who wrote the Sri Ram Chalisa and where does it come from?

Sri Ram Chalisa is traditionally attributed to the Bhakti movement, composed in Awadhi or Hindi. While its precise authorship is uncertain, it remains a staple in the tradition of Rama worship, reflecting the cultural devotion to Lord Rama in India.

When and how should you chant the Sri Ram Chalisa?

Sri Ram Chalisa is ideally chanted on Tuesdays or during Navaratri. Devotees often recite it 11 or 108 times, preferably in a peaceful setting with a focused mind. Proper pronunciation enhances the devotional experience, and sitting in a clean, quiet space can aid concentration.

❤️ What are the benefits of chanting the Sri Ram Chalisa?

  • Enhances spiritual strength
  • Brings peace and prosperity
  • Invokes Lord Rama's protection
  • Cultivates righteousness
  • Fosters devotion
  • Provides moral guidance

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